adverb
- in a shy manner; with nervousness or lack of confidence around others
Examples
- She smiled shyly when introduced to the new students.
- The child hid shyly behind his mother’s legs.
- He shyly asked if he could join the conversation.
- The cat approached shyly, unsure of the stranger.
- She shyly raised her hand to answer the question.
- The young actor shyly accepted the award on stage.